Prof. Jeremy Cripps and Dr. Mourad Dakhli attended the 2009 ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Programs and Schools) Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The theme for the conference this year was "Global Diversity". Dr. Dakhli and Prof. Cripps co-presented a peer-reviewed paper "Global Diversity: Interpretations in Religion, Language, Culture, and Education". Prof. Cripps and Dr. Dakhli attended presentations and working sessions on teaching excellence, current issues in business and management, committee meetings on ACBSP international matters and updates on the accreditation process.

Dr. Dakhli was recognized for his excellent work as Editor of the ACBSP 2009 Conference Proceedings. Prof. Cripps was recognized as one of the new ACBSP accreditors and he met with fellow members of the ACBSP Articulation Committee. Prof. Cripps and Dr. Dakhli were photographed with Dr. Jack Egan, President of the ACBSP. After accepting invitations to help with the 2009 International Regional conference Prof. Cripps and Dr. Dakhli were also photographed with Dr. Peter Horn, President of the International Region of ACBSP.